SLRSA Promotes Responsible Driving Behavior Thursday 16th July 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl Kissy Road, Freetown As part of efforts to intensify its annual rainy season road safety sensitisation campaign aimed at reducing road crashes and achieving the 50 per cent reduction in road traffic accidents prescribed under the African Road Safety Charter, the Sierra Leone Road Safety…
President Bio Makes Diplomatic History As the curtains drew down on the 69th ECOWAS Summit on Sunday, July 19th, at Lungi, across the Freetown estuary, President Bio and Sierra Leone have added another defining chapter to their diplomatic history. The successful hosting of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State…
Ex-President Koroma Returns Home By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail ABUJA, Nigeria — Before dawn had fully broken over Nigeria’s federal capital on Sunday morning, a slender white aircraft sat quietly on the tarmac, its silhouette softened by the pale glow of floodlights still resisting the coming day. Around it, the air was remarkably still. Ground crews…
In a decisive move aimed at shielding Sierra Leoneans from the unpredictable swings of international oil markets, the Government of Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining affordable fuel prices across the country. Through substantial government subsidies, the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) announced that it will allocate approximately US$2.16 million for the period…
SLPHA Provides Seamless Ferry Transportation & Hospitality Services The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to national development and regional integration by providing seamless ferry transportation and exceptional hospitality services in support of the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit being hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone. As…
UBA-SL Eases Burden On Salary Earners 17th July, 2026 At UBA Sierra Leone, we believe that financial empowerment is key to helping individuals achieve their goals and manage life’s everyday needs. Through our Consumer Lending solutions, we continue to provide convenient financial support that enables customers to take care of their personal commitments with confidence….
The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), in collaboration with the National Consumer Protection Commission (NCPC), has commenced a nationwide spot-check exercise at filling stations across the country to ensure compliance with established petroleum industry standards and consumer protection regulations. The exercise is aimed at verifying the accuracy of fuel dispensing pumps, monitoring the conduct of…
(Abdul Wahab Bangura) I will cast my vote for Dr. Ibrahim Bangura for APC Flagbearer. My support is rooted deeply in his exceptional charisma, forward-thinking vision, and actionable plans to transform our beloved country. Sierra Leone stands at a critical crossroads, and Dr. Bangura offers the precise leadership required to move us forward. His profound…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A confidential Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation into the alleged manipulation of the National Revenue Authority’s (NRA) ASYCUDA revenue collection system does not identify Abu Kamara among the officials linked to the alleged revenue diversion scheme. The report, which examined allegations of unauthorized deletion of customs payment records, abuse of office, conspiracy and…
By Alima Kargbo Magistrate Briama Jah has committed Osman Japtay to stand trial before the High Court over allegations that he fraudulently converted US$12,000 (Le288,000) entrusted to him for delivery to another individual. Japtay was committed by the Magistrate after the court found sufficient evidence to warrant a full trial on a charge of fraudulent…
